Former Pickerington Central athlete on trial on two counts of rape

6:38 AM,
Feb. 14, 2013

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Written by

Michelle George
The Eagle-Gazette Staff

The trial of an 18-year-old football star who was indicted in March on two counts of rape will continue today in the courtroom of Judge Richard Berens.

Roger Lewis, 18, of Pickerington, is accused of raping the same girl twice - first on Dec. 2, 2011, in the basement of his friend's home and again on Jan. 6, 2012, in the backseat of the victim's car.

Testimony in the trail started Wednesday with opening statements from both sides and witness statements for the prosecution. Witnesses included two Pickerington police officers and the best friend of the victim, who was the first to learn of the ...